About this job
Estimated start date: December 2024
Position tenure: Full Time | Permanent
Weeks worked: Up to 52 weeks per year including school holidays
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 38 hours per week
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 7(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
Mt Maria College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school with 1155 students. A school in the Marist tradition, we also draw upon the richness of the Good Samaritan and Good Shepherd charisms as we bring faith and learning to life for our students. Our passionate staff are committed to preparing this generation of young people for the future – nurturing strong minds and igniting compassionate hearts. While our students leave our College with an excellent education, we are just as proud that they graduate with well-developed life skills, nurtured faith, strong friendships, and positive values fashioned by the rich experiences they share at our College. All members of our College community are valued, respected and encouraged to maximise their opportunities. Our contemporary campus is located in the heart of Mitchelton, easily accessible by rail and bus.
Explore our school website to learn more about us.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Facilities Manager. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our College's infrastructure, ensuring our facilities meet the growing needs of our school community.
The Facilities Manager will oversee the strategic planning, development, and day-to-day management of our College’s physical assets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning & Development: Collaborate with the Leadership team to design and implement enhancements to campus facilities, promote sustainability, and manage complex projects from planning through execution.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure all facilities adhere to safety standards, conducting regular inspections and addressing hazards promptly. Implementation of the College annual WHS plan, ensuring all facilities adhere to safety standards, conducting regular inspections and addressing hazards promptly.
- Budget : Develop and manage the maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality and safety.
- Team Leadership: Supervise and support the Grounds and Maintenance team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Manage and monitor external contractors and workmanship.
- Emergency Response: Be on call for after-hours emergency situations as needed.
About You:
We are looking for a motivated leader with experience in Facilities Management, Asset Management, and WH&S. The successful candidate will possess a proven track record in managing complex projects from start to finish, with a focus on sustainability and operational improvement. Additionally, candidates will have demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks to achieve both project and operational outcomes. Candidates should also have a strong knowledge of building, equipment and vehicle maintenance, asset renewal, repair techniques, and safety regulations. IT skills in conjunction with knowledge of systems including Telecommunications systems, public address and Security/CCTV equipment.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Demonstrated experience in property or facilities management, ideally within an educational or similar environment.
- Strong knowledge of building maintenance, repair techniques, and safety regulations.
- Proven ability to manage budgets and negotiate with contractors.
- Excellent organisational, time-management, and leadership skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to engage with various stakeholders.
- Proven ability to build and sustain effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience in preparing high-level correspondence and documentation on various property management issues.
Qualifications & Certifications:
Relevant qualifications in facilities or property management.
- Current First Aid certification (or ability to acquire)
- Working With Children Check (Paid Blue Card)
- A valid Australian driver’s license.
If you're passionate about creating and maintaining environments where students and staff thrive, and you have a commitment to excellence in facilities management, we encourage you to apply for this pivotal role.
To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:
- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
- Have a commitment to Safeguarding
- The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct Working With Children (WWC) and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
Contact: Natalie Bourke
Contact number: 07 3550 3400
Contact email: natalie.bourke@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date: 21-Oct-2024
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